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The lunar housewife : a novel / by Woods, Caroline(Caroline Courtney),author.;
"A stylish and suspenseful historical page-turner following an up-and-coming journalist who stumbles onto a web of secrets, deceptions, and mysteries at a popular new literary magazine--inspired by the true story of CIA intervention in Cold War American arts and letters"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Historical fiction.; Novels.; Nineteen fifties; Periodicals; Women journalists;

The 15-minute city : a solution for saving our time and our planet / by Moreno, Carlos,1959-author.; Gehl, Jan,1936-writer of foreword.; Thorne, Martha,writer of afterword.;
In 'The 15-Minute City', human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.
Subjects: Cities and towns.; City planning; Land use; Sustainable urban development.;

Not too sweet : 100 dessert recipes for those who want more with just a little less / by Seinfeld, Jessica,author.; Quessenberry, Sara,author.;
"From the author of Deceptively Delicious and Vegan, At Times comes a delightful new collection of dessert recipes tailored for sweet tooths of all ages and dietary restrictions. Featuring traditional recipes alongside gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free ones, Not Too Sweet is truly for all"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Desserts.; Gluten-free diet; Milk-free diet; Sugar-free diet;

The main character : a novel / by Goldis, Jaclyn,author.;
When reclusive, mysterious author Ginerva Ex takes her on a lavish trip on the newly renovated Orient Express, for helping craft her latest thriller, Rory discovers Ginerva has masterminded the ultimate real-life twisty plot with Rory as her main character, and as lies, deceptions and betrayals pile up, so do the bodies.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Murder; Orient Express (Express train); Railroad travel; Secrecy; Women novelists;

Outlander. [videorecording] / by Balfe, Caitriona,actor.; Brown, David,television producer.; Heughan, Sam,1980-actor.; Lacroix, Duncan,actor.; Lewis, Gary,1958-actor.; McCreary, Bear,composer (expression); McTavish, Graham,actor.; Menzies, Tobias,1974-actor.; Moore, Ronald D,television producer,creator,screenwriter.; O'Rourke, Grant,actor.; Roberts, Matthew B,television producer.; Verbeek, Lotte,1982-actor.; Walters, Stephen,actor.; Television adaptation of (work):Gabaldon, Diana.Outlander novels.; Left Bank Pictures,production company.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Sony Pictures Television,production company.; Story Mining & Supply Co,production company.; Tall Ship Productions,production company.;
Music, Bear McCreary.Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Duncan Lacroix.Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish, Duncan Lacroix, Grant O'Rourke, Stephen Walters, Gary Lewis, Lotte Verbeek.Season two of "Outlander" begins as Claire and Jamie arrive in France, hell-bent on infiltrating the Jacobite rebellion led by Prince Charles Stuart, and stopping the battle of Culloden. With the help of his cousin Jared, a local wine merchant, Jamie and Claire are thrown into the lavish world of French society, where intrigue and parties are abundant, but political gain proves far less fruitful. Altering the course of history presents challenges that begin to weigh on the very fabric of their relationship. However, armed with the knowledge of what lies ahead, Claire and Jamie must race to prevent a doomed Highland uprising, and the extinction of Scottish life as they know it.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Historical television programs.; Television programs.; Television series.; Man-woman relationships; Nurses; Outlaws; Time travel;
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Ex machina [videorecording] / by Garland, Alex,1970-film director,screenwriter.; Gleeson, Domhnall,1983-actor.; Isaac, Oscar,actor.; Vikander, Alicia,1988-actor.; DNA Films,production company.; FilmFour (Firm),presenter.; Mongrel Media,film distributor.; Universal Pictures International,presenter.;
Director of photography, Rob Hardy ; editor, Mark Day ; music by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow.Oscar Isaac, Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson.When a young programmer arrives at his reclusive CEO's private mountain retreat, he learns that he will be a key player in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence. The subject is Ava, a breathtaking A.I. whose emotional intelligence proves more sophisticated--and more deceptive--than the two men could have imagined.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Artificial intelligence; Computer programmers; Feature films.; Science fiction films.;
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A simple murder : a Kate Burkholder short story collection / by Castillo, Linda.;
Long lost -- A hidden secret -- Seeds of deception -- Only the lucky -- In dark company -- In plain sight.While on vacation with her partner John Tomasetti in LONG LOST, Kate discovers that the old house where they're staying is haunted by a girl who disappeared decades before... An abandoned baby is discovered on the Amish bishop's front porch in A HIDDEN SECRET, and Kate is called in to investigate. SEEDS OF DECEPTION unearths the secrets of Kate Burkholder's own Amish past--and lays the groundwork for her future career in law enforcement. In the midst of a power outage in Painters Mill, a teenage girl is attacked at an Amish party in ONLY THE LUCKY. IN DARK COMPANY is the story of an injured woman with amnesia who seeks Kate's help in trying to remember her attacker's identity...and her own. IN PLAIN SIGHT leads Kate to what she believes is a straightforward hit-and-run accident--but she soon uncovers a story of teenage passion that may have led to attempted murder.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Short stories.; Short stories, American.; Burkholder, Kate (Fictitious character); Amish; Murder;

Smoke in the sun / by Ahdieh, Renée.;
"Mariko must uncover deception in the imperial court and rescue Okami, while preparing for her nuptials"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Courts and courtiers; Sex role; Brothers and sisters; Weddings; Samurai; Conduct of life;

Picture you dead / by James, Peter,1948-author.;
Harry and Freya, an ordinary couple, dreamed for years of finding something priceless buried amongst the tat in a car boot sale. It was a dream they knew in their hearts would never come true - until the day it did ... They buy the drab portrait for a few pounds, for its beautiful frame, planning to cut the painting out. Then studying it back at home there seems to be another picture beneath, of a stunning landscape. Could it be a long-lost masterpiece from 1770? If genuine, it could be worth millions. One collector is certain it is genuine. Someone who uses any method he can to get want he wants and will stop at nothing. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace finds himself plunged into an unfamiliar and rarefied world of fine art. Outwardly it appears respectable, gentlemanly, above reproach. But beneath the veneer, he rapidly finds that greed, deception and violence walk hand-in-hand. And Harry and Freya Kipling are about to discover that their dream is turning into their worst nightmare ...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Grace, Roy (Fictitious character); Art dealers; Art thefts; Art; Avarice; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Deception; Garage sales; Married people; Murder; Police;

Unforgotten. [videorecording] / by Bhaskar, Sanjeev,1964-actor.; Bradley, Tim(Television producer),television producer.; Courtenay, Tom,actor.; Lang, Chris(Christopher),screenwriter.; Walker, Nicola,actor.; Wilson, Andy,1958-television director.; ITV Studios,production company.; Mainstreet Pictures,production company.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),publisher.;
Nicola Walker, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Tom Courtenay, Trevor Eve, Bernard Hill, Ruth Sheen, Gemma Jones, Peter Egan.When a body is discovered in a derelict building, DCI Cassie Stuart must untangle lies that have been covered up for nearly forty years. With her partner, DI Sunil Sunny Khan they narrow the list to four suspects, each with something to hide. As their deceptions are discovered, the people they love most begin to wonder what else they might be capable of.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Television crime shows.; Murder; Police;
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